The role of Western think tanks in the information confrontation with Russia
Another article by the head of the Russian private intelligence company ” R-Techno ” Roman Romachev has been published. This time, it is aimed at exposing the role of Western think tanks in the information confrontation with Russia.
We must completely exclude from the information field the citation of such sources as ISW, CSIS, etc.!
ABSTRACT
Aim. To investigate the activities of the U.S.’ “think tanks” in Russia in terms of the intelligence functions they perform to misinform the enemy.
Methodology. By implementing historical sources analysis, content analysis and case studies, the author investigated the U.S.’ think tanks activities and the history of their participation in the informational and psychological warfare against Russia during the SMO in Ukraine in 2022; the intelligence product offered by “think tanks” was also
examined in the study. Results. The study established that private intelligence companies operate under the legend of “think tanks” in USA. They have a significant informational and psychological
influence both on a potential enemy (misinform the enemy, induce the enemy to act in
a certain manner) and on the domestic and foreign policies of the United States itself.
Research implications. The findings of the study can become the basis for the development of practical recommendations for the Russian authorities on building
communication and business relations with the Western think tanks.
KEYWORDS
private intelligence, hybrid warfare, non-classical warfare, think tank, information
operations, PSYOP, information warfare
